LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Gary Ruff

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Apr 28, 2018 at 5:13 PMApr 28, 2018 at 5:13 PM

Rotary Club of Newport

Three scholarships to Rogers High School seniors. There are two Herbert Epstein and Anthony Spiratos Memorial Scholarships. One is for $4,000 and the other is for $2,000. Winners must be entering an accredited two- or four-year program leading to a degree in the arts, sciences, engineering or a specific occupation.

Also, the John Drake Rotary Trust Service Scholarship is $1,000 a year for up to four years. It is awarded to a senior who is entering an accredited two- or four-year program leading to a degree in the arts, sciences, engineering or a specific occupation. Economic need is not considered.

Applications are available in the Rogers High School guidance office, online at newportrotary.org or by emailing rhsscholarships@newportrotary.org. Email applications and recommendations to rhsscholarships@newportrotary.org. An interview by the committee is required. Interviews will be scheduled for Saturday, May 12. Deadline: April 29.

Kiwanis Club of Newport

One $2,500 scholarship to a qualifying senior from Rogers, Middletown or Portsmouth high schools. Applications are available in the guidance office at each school. Deadline: April 30.

Seven Castles Club

Scholarships to high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Applications are available in the guidance offices of Rogers, Middletown and Portsmouth high schools. Scholarships will be presented at the annual Seven Castles Club awards dinner in May. For more information, call Joseph Aguiar, 847-6408. Deadline: April 30.

Elizabeth P. Hussey Nursing Scholarship

Offered to any Middletown resident studying nursing in an accredited nursing program. The amount is $1,000. For an application, contact Prudence Silvia, 846-3188. Deadline: April 30.

North Family Trust

Awarded to two Newport youths $1,000 each through the Newport Prevention Coalition. The students must be graduating seniors who have been accepted to college. Applications are available in the Rogers High School guidance office. Deadline: May 1.

Tinney Family Arts

Offered by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County in memory of the Tinney family. Applicants must excel in areas of the arts and have been accepted to a post-secondary arts program. For more information, visit newportarts.org/about/tinney-family-arts-scholarship or email info@newportarts.org with “Tinney Scholarship” in the subject line. Deadline: May 1.

Joseph F. Winthrop Memorial Scholarship

Provided to a graduating senior from the three public high schools on Aquidneck Island who will be attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall. The award amount will be determined by the university. Applications can be found in the school guidance offices. Deadline: May 1.

Margit Baum Fund

A scholarship of up to $3,000 for one year for needy persons in Newport. Applicants must be a Newport resident, accepted to a two- or four-year college or educational program, and able to prove financial need. Applications may be picked up at Channing Memorial Church office, the Rogers High School guidance office or at the Met School. Deadline: May 1.

Michele Gizzi Nursing Scholarship

Open to residents of Aquidneck Island who are pursuing a career in nursing. The $1,000 scholarship is given toward a degree in nursing at an accredited school. The applicant may be a high school senior or a current college student. For application, contact Paula Morris at paulamorris1@msn.com. Deadline: May 1.

Brigid E. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship to a female senior from Rogers High School who has been accepted to a two or four-year college. Applicants must have been involved as a student-athlete during all four years at Rogers. Applications are available in the Rogers guidance office. Deadline: May 4.

Rhode Island Law Day Essay Contest

The Hon. Francis J. Darigan Jr. Rhode Island Law Day Essay Contest is for 10th- and 11th-grade Rhode Island resident students attending school in Rhode Island. The winning essay author receives a $1,000 scholastic award and an engraved trophy cup. A second-place essay author receives a $250 scholastic award donated by the Edward P. Gallogly Family Law Inns of Court. This year’s essay topic is "Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom." Background information on this topic can be found on the Rhode Island Bar Association website, ribar.com, under "For The Public – 2018 Law Day." For more information, contact Kathleen Bridge, 421-5740 or kbridge@ribar.com. Deadline: May 4.

Mora E. Brown Hammonds Scholarship

To assist college-bound minority students on Aquidneck Island. Applications are available in the guidance offices at all three Aquidneck Island public high schools. Applications must be returned or mailed to Rogers High School, Department of Counseling Services, 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840. Deadline: May 7.

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